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When Will the Sony PS5 Pro Be Released?Breaking News on Sony PS5 Pro
- Insider Gaming has expanded on leaks surrounding the PS5 Pro's technical specs, revealing developers now have access to the console's hardware toolkit.
- A leak of PS5 Pro specs by YouTuber Moore's Law is Dead hints at a powerful gaming machine poised to rival top-tier gaming PCs.
- Rumors point to a September 2024 release for the PS5 Pro, featuring a groundbreaking new feature dubbed PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) for enhanced image quality.
- The PS5 Pro may harness AMD's NPU for AI enhancements, according to fresh leaks on technical specs.
- Reliable leaks suggest a November 2024 launch for the PS5 Pro, complete with upgraded GPU and RAM to support gaming on 8K displays.
Release Date of the PS5 Pro
The PS5 Pro is rumored to launch in the second half of 2024, approximately 4 years after the debut of the PS5. This timeframe slightly extends the gap compared to the three-year span between the launch of the PS4 in November 2013 and the PS4 Pro in November 2016. Most recently, a leak suggests a release window in September 2024 - as confirmed by Jeff Grubb on his podcast. Another prediction comes from Tom Henderson of Insider Gaming, who has hinted multiple times that the PS5 Pro will debut in November 2024. Henderson's sources are significant as he previously disclosed the existence of the PS5 Slim and PlayStation Portal last year.
The PS5 Pro is rumored to launch in the second half of 2024Last year, a leak suggested that the PS5 Pro and Nintendo Switch 2 would launch simultaneously. Since then, some sources have indicated that Nintendo has postponed its next hardware iteration to early 2025, but there's no indication that Sony has similar plans. All signs point to the PS5 Pro still launching in 2024. As for pricing, there's little information on how much we'll need to save up to own this gaming machine upon release. When released in 2016, the PS4 Pro was priced at $399, the same price at which the base PS4 debuted three years earlier.If the PS5 Pro follows the trend of the previous generation, it will launch at $499 USD. However, don't be surprised if the PS5 Pro is sold at a higher price, possibly even $599 USD. Sony has proven with the PSVR 2 (starting at $549 USD) that they're not shy about pricing new hardware high.Technical Specifications of Sony PS5 Pro
When it comes to the technical specifications of the PS5 Pro, two words are constantly mentioned: 8K and ray tracing.The latest hint about the technical specifications of the PS5 Pro comes from YouTuber Moore's Law is Dead, with both Insider Gaming and IGN corroborating this information. According to the leak, the PS5 Pro may boast a computational power of 67 teraflops, equivalent to 33.5 Tflops of real gaming performance.For comparison, the PS5 only has 10.28 Tflops. So, to put it simply, it will be a significant leap in terms of technology and will allow the PS5 Pro to compete with even the highest-end gaming PCs. However, some analyses suggest that the true power of the PS5 Pro will only be around 17 Tflops compared to 10.28 on the PS5. Meaning an improvement of about 1.65 times rather than the rumored 3 times.
PS5 Pro to Pack Substantial PowerIt seems like Sony might be transitioning from the AMD Radeon RX 6700 inside the PS5 to something closer to the Radeon RX 7800 XT. This could potentially deliver even more impressive gaming performance.
Advanced rendering technique known as ray tracing. Henderson suggests that the PS5 Pro could also deliver ray tracing performance triple that of its predecessor.
Insider Gaming has also provided additional detailed information about the technical specifications of the PS5 Pro. Sources indicate that the Pro version will see a significant boost in RAM speed, increasing from 448GB/s on the base PS5 to 576GB/s.Similar sources affirm that the CPU design of the PS5 Pro will resemble that of the PS5 but will feature a “High CPU Frequency Mode” to boost CPU clock speed to 3.85 GHz. This will result in a 10% increase in processing power compared to the standard PS5.
Capable of meeting the demands of gaming on an 8K displayAdditional leaked technical specifications from Insider Gaming include improvements in sound, a 45% faster rendering speed, and a significant boost in ray tracing performance. While intriguing, it's worth noting that these are still unconfirmed rumors.Tom Henderson also suggests that the PS5 Pro will heavily focus on ray tracing techniques, with PlayStation's legendary architect Mark Cerny involved in hardware development.Currently,
Both the PS5 and Xbox Series X offer 'Performance' modes for higher frame rates or 'Quality' modes for improved visuals. Hence, rumors suggest that the PS5 Pro might be capable of gaming at 8K 120Hz seemingly when ray tracing is turned off, sacrificing image quality.Potential Features of the PS5 Pro
It's highly unlikely that the PS5 Pro will offer any exclusive features. As mentioned above, it may have beefed-up internal components, but being an upgrade rather than an entirely new generation, it's less likely to feature exclusive functionalities or games.
Design may remain similar to PS5The Sony PS5 Pro seems likely to be able to play all existing titles on the PS5 and may use the current DualSense controller. It's possible that the PS5 Pro could be introduced alongside a premium controller, but that's optional, not a requirement for users to purchase.
It's plausible that PSVR 2 will also be able to leverage the power of the PS5 Pro to enhance performance or image clarity.Conclusion
After the launch of the PS5 Pro, Sony might reduce the price of the PS5 and sell both concurrently, providing users with more choices. Those looking to experience high-resolution gaming, with the best image quality, can opt for the PS5 Pro. Of course, the PS5 still meets the demands of current 4K gaming and may do so for years to come.
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